Cobb - Three Springs Laying House Worker

Tyson Foods•Rose, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laying House Worker attends to and cares for hens and roosters and inspects eggs for quality and fitness for incubation. The role is based at Cobb Three Springs Farm in Rose, Oklahoma. Work is scheduled Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, including holidays, generally from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; start and end times may vary, and schedules may change based on production needs. This is a first-shift role with a starting pay of $18.45 per hour, plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. The jobsite is a biosecure environment. Team members must shower and change clothing and footwear before entering the facility; the company provides appropriate clothing and footwear. Jewelry is prohibited except medical ID jewelry and piercings covered by appropriate clothing. Employees must agree to avoid avian species and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines. The position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, ladder use, and handling eggs and poultry, as well as driving within the farm complex. Work takes place on wet and slippery surfaces and in hot, dry, dusty, wet, icy, snowy, and cold conditions. Required protective equipment includes safety goggles or glasses, a face shield, chemical gloves, a waterproof apron, company-issued footwear, and ear plugs when required. Employees must follow applicable safety policies and procedures and identify and mitigate safety risks. The physical requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 12 months of consecutive work history with one employer and no employment gaps greater than 6 months during the past 36 months. The gap limit is extended to 18 months for applicants who were laid off or providing child or elder care.
Applicants who have been full-time students consecutively for the past 36 months are exempt from the previous work-history requirement.
Must reside in the United States to be considered for an interview.
Must be willing to sign an agreement to avoid contact with avian species and to sign and follow company biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines.
Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, LOTO, and Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
Must use safe lifting techniques and be able to perform frequent bending, reaching, lifting, standing, walking, climbing, and ladder use.
Rehire applicants must meet a minimum waiting period of 180 days and may have worked at Cobb/Tyson Foods no more than three times.

Nice To Haves

Previous agricultural or production experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Weigh feed for up to 10 hoppers, each holding up to 100 pounds; monitor water consumption; and weigh birds according to schedules.
Clean waterers and walls, sweep and scrape floors when needed, keep the egg room clean, and perform routine housekeeping.
Record information as instructed, including egg numbers and source, bird weights, medications, feed intake, and mortality.
Inspect poultry for disease, euthanize selected or weak/ill birds according to approved company policy, and remove dead poultry when discovered.
Collect eggs from individual hens, record hen numbers on eggs and production cards, and use scanners to record egg-collection data.
Pull down eggs to prevent breakage and handle egg flats averaging 10 pounds and egg crates weighing up to 40 pounds.
Monitor and adjust illumination, temperature, and ventilation systems according to instructions.
Sanitize the breakroom and vehicles.
Follow company biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety requirements.